OurSpace with Matt Vettese

If you've watched a Hot Mulligan music video you've seen Michael Herrick's work. Michael Herrick is a director based in the Midwest and he is responsible for some of your favourite modern emo music videos.  This week we talked about how he began creating music videos and have some fun chatting about the revival of emo music from the third wave to the fifth wave. Check out more of Michael's work he...

Carly Cosgrove are the latest and greatest Wax Bodega band you should be checking out if you haven't already. They just released their latest album, The Cleanest of Houses are Empty, and Matt has a chat with them about it! On this episode they also discuss how emo has impacted them growing up and as musicians, their evolution of sound, and more! Check out more from Carly Cosgrove: Spotify: https:/...

CLIFFDIVER is a 7 piece band from Tulsa, Oklahoma. While they write emotional and catchy songs they've also been through a lot as a band. This week Matt talks to Joey about what it's like being in a 7 piece band from the bible belt, Joey opens up and gets deep about his sobriety, we touch on their horrific van crash from 2023, their upcoming tour with The Early November and more. This is probably...

Every 2010's Pop Punk playlist has a Grayscale song on it but recently the band has grown into so much more than a 2010's Pop Punk band. From their sound, to their personal life, Grayscale has grown so much over the years. On this episode, Matt and Collin discuss the evolution of Grayscale, they get deep when discussing Grayscale's Mum and Mum II, how they do merch differently than other bands and...

Whether you're a fan of the 2000's Emo and Post Hardcore scene, you love today's scene including Hot Mulligan, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Mom Jeans or you love both you're definitely going to love Riley!  They recently released their album "Keep Your Cool" and it's at the top of my list for Emo Album of the Year. I had to talk to them about this album and their band, including a conversation ab...

Hue are a Washington DC based band that mix go-go funk with metal, punk, and so many other genres. Their blend of genres truly makes them unique in the current scene, which is why I had to speak to them!  As of right now, they only have one song released but so many things on the horizon. We discuss how they've developed their sound, have been authentically themselves, the Washington DC scene and...

Both Mike and Rossy of Internet Frendz are lucky the other person isn't a serial killer. Their band name really is the story of how two friends met on the internet and formed the ultimate Pop Punk duo. On this episode we talk about their origin, MGK's Tickets To My Downfall, hidden messages in their songs and more! Check out more from Internet Frendz here:  Spotify   Apple Music   Instagram TikTok...

Who says Gen-Z can't have their own Bruce Springsteen? Supergold is one of the many artists that came across my feed that stood out to me. Not only was it because of the Dreamy Pop Rock sound but the stories told in the songwriting and the political messages that hit in a powerful way. Matt Vettese and Alex Alston had a great chat about politics in music and what we as a society can accomplish thr...

For most of us, when we look back at the MySpace era we remember the emo and pop punk bangers that were also on MTV but we tend to forget about the Crunkcore era!  BrokeNCYDE are one of the few that helped shape the Crunkcore genre and had fun while doing it. Turns out, they never stopped having fun or creating Crunkcore songs. I had a chance to sit down with them to talk about the MySpace era, ne...

If you like your music to be on the poppy side but still love that rock edge, you'll love A Story Told. They recently released their latest single "How Do You Write a Love Song?" and are about to go on tour. This week we're joined by Alex and Josh from the band A Story Told! On this episode we talk about: -Writing Pop Rock songs that still hit hard emotionally -Why is writing love songs so hard? -...

If you love Nu-Metal, Rap Rock, or Heavy Music, you've probably come across Silly Goose on your feed. Silly Goose made a name for themselves by playing shows in Subway restaurants, 7/11 parking lots, and by following around other band's on tour and playing the parking lot outside those shows. On this episode we talk about: -How the parking lot idea came to be -What bands have the best crowds -Wild...

If you remember MySpace or went to Warped Tour in the late 2000's there's a good chance you remember "The Millionaires." Melissa Marie is keeping Millionaires alive and well, while also undergoing a full rebrand, just in time for When We Were Young later this year. On this episode we talk about: -The MySpace Days (both the good and bad) -Warped Tour  -When We Were Young -Emo Nite Keep up with Meli...

Beauty School Dropout just had an incredible year where they toured with Blink 182 and Turnstile, played shows with huge acts like Matchbox 20 and more.  On this episode, Beauty School Dropout shares some incredible tour stories including a cavity search in Europe, and how working with Mark Hoppus has affected their songwriting process.  Check out more from Beauty School Dropout: Spotify: https://...

The Internet loves to hate today's guest, but that always makes for a fun conversation.  In this week's episode we ask TX2: Is TX2 the modern Nickelback of the Alt scene?  Why do some people hate and other people love TX2?  Is it just smart marketing?  Are people missing the joke in some of his videos?  Who is Evan, beyond the videos and music?  Listen to the full episode to hear it all and rememb...

I want to take this moment to introduce you to what is going to be your new favourite, and my recent favourite band, Carpool. Did you know the album cover to their latest album, My Life In Subtitles, was a photo from a meme page with millions of followers?  This week we get that full story and the chance to learn all about Stoph. We talk about his love for the Buffalo Bills, his favourite albums,...

Drew Rapier of Felicity joins me to discuss how they got Charlie Sheen to check out their song titled "Charlie Sheen" and gave us an inside look at the content they created around it. Drew also gives us a look into the lore of Felicity and the content they've made over the years, from election content before Instagram Reels were even a thing to getting kicked out of Lowes. Find more from Felicity,...

Harrison Gordon is an independent band from Chicago that is on my list for the best up and coming independent artist. Harrison Gordon's sound is a mix of emo, punk, and alternative. If you're a fan of PUP, Hot Mulligan, or Modern Baseball you'll likely love Harrison Gordon. During our chat we talked about how fans can support independent artists, AI art, sampling TV shows in songs and more. Harris...

James Bassy of Between You & Me joins Matt Vettese to discuss their very first headline tour of North America. Between You & Me are also recently independent and we talk about the difference between being on a label vs. being independent, we find out about some new releases, and more! Check out more from Between You & Me, including latest releases and tour dates here: https://www.byama...

House Parties recently released their EP "Side Effects" with huge singles like Mid-Life Crisis and Waterworks. Coming off the release of their latest EP, Chaney Elaine talks to Matt Vettese about: -Going through what feels like a Mid-Life Crisis at 25 -Working with Derek from State Champs -Getting compared to Hayley Williams and Paramore -A heavier future for the band -Touring with Games We Play a...

Kyle has found the perfect blend of emo and comedy with his latest single "My Life (Is The Worst Life Ever)" which you've probably come across on your For You Page. He joins Matt Vettese to discuss the song, whether he had an "emo phase" or not, the music he listened to growing up, and more.  Check out more from Kyle Gordon here: https://kylegordonisgreat.com/  

Cawston are a female fronted, Canadian Pop Punk band.  Lead vocalist, Jenna, sings songs about her personal life from growing up with ADHD to ending friendships.  The band joins Matt Vettese this week to discuss what it's like writing songs with ADHD, breakup songs, and some hints of what's to come for Cawston in 2024.  Check out more from Cawston here: https://cawstonmusic.com/ 

Coming off their latest single release with "Everything You Wanted," Metalcore band 'If Not For Me' joins Matt Vettese to discuss more new music and everything else they have planned for 2024.  We dive deeper into their songwriting process, the importance of lyrics vs instrumentals in a song, connecting with fans and the importance of good stage presence, how growing up in Pennsylvania influenced...

Kitty Cowell is a fashion stylist with a particular expertise in emo and punk fashion. She went from being featured on the MySpace front page, as a musician, to styling celebrities like Fall Out Boy and Weezer. Kitty joins Matt Vettese this week to tell her full story along with some fashion advice for elder emo's and more.  Check out more Kitty here: https://kittycowell.com/ Please remember to su...

Jonathan Mazaltov found the perfect way to blend his photography and emo music, creating a whole new world in the process. He's created single and album art for bands like Hot Mulligan and Free Throw and on the episode we discuss how that came to be. Check out his work and order his prints at www.mazalthan.com

Canadian Pop Punk band Calling All Captains joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to talk about what they have in store for 2024! We chat about the potential of some upcoming tours, new music, the songwriting process, how social media has affected crowd turn out at their shows, crowd etiquette, and what is wet music?  Check out Calling All Captains at www.callingallcaptainsband.com